Skylar Ackerman
| Skylar Ackerman | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 2001 |
| Team | |
| Curling club | Moose Jaw Ford CC, Moose Jaw, SK[1] |
Curling career  | |
| Member Association |  Saskatchewan |
| Hearts appearances | 2 (2023, 2024) |
| Top CTRS ranking | 12th (2023–24) |
Skylar Ackerman (born August 20, 2001) is a Canadian curler from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.[2]
Career
Ackerman made her first appearance at the national level at the 2018 Canadian U18 Curling Championships. There, she skipped her Saskatchewan rink of Madison Johnson, Chantel Hoag and Samantha McLaren to a 4–2 round robin record, qualifying for the championship pool.[3] The team then won both of their championship round games to earn a berth in the playoffs. After defeating Alberta's Ryleigh Bakker 6–5 in the semifinal, they lost 6–3 in the championship game to Nova Scotia's Isabelle Ladouceur, settling for silver.[4]
The following season, Team Ackerman lost the provincial final of the Saskatchewan junior championship to the Rachel Erickson rink. However, because Prince Albert, Saskatchewan was hosting the 2019 Canadian Junior Curling Championships, Saskatchewan got two berths into the national championship. Team Ackerman qualified as the Saskatchewan Host Team.[5] Through the round robin, the team posted a 1–5 record, eventually finishing in thirteenth place with a 2–7 record.[6] Also during the 2018–19 season, Team Ackerman represented Saskatchewan at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.[7] Through the round robin, the team finished in fifth place with a 6–4 record, qualifying for the playoffs. They then lost to Nova Scotia's Cally Moore 6–3 in the quarterfinals, finishing sixth overall.[8]
With the rest of her team aging out of juniors, Ackerman formed a new rink with Emily Haupstein, Taylor Stremick and Abbey Johnson to try to capture the 2020 provincial junior title.[9] Through the round robin, the team finished in first with a 6–1 record, earning a spot in the 1 vs. 2 game. There, they lost to Ashley Thevenot 6–4 but bounced back with an 11–6 victory over Krystal Englot in the semifinal game. In the provincial final, they were defeated once again by the Thevenot rink in a 7–5 decision.[10]
During the abbreviated 2020–21 season, Team Ackerman played in three events.[11] After failing to reach the playoffs twice, they made the semifinals of the SWCT South Moose Jaw event where they were defeated by Amber Holland.[12] The following season, the team altered their lineup, moving Haupstein to skip and Ackerman to third. The team did not find much success, failing to qualify in any of their four events. At the provincial junior championship, they failed to reach the playoffs.[13]
Personal life
Ackerman is currently a kinesiology student at the University of Saskatchewan.[2]
Teams
| Season | Skip | Third | Second | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17[14] | Skylar Ackerman | Madison Johnson | Chantel Hoag | Samantha McLaren |
| 2017–18 | Skylar Ackerman | Madison Johnson | Chantel Hoag | Samantha McLaren |
| 2018–19 | Skylar Ackerman | Madison Johnson | Chantel Hoag | Samantha McLaren |
| 2019–20 | Skylar Ackerman | Emily Haupstein | Taylor Stremick | Abbey Johnson |
| 2020–21 | Skylar Ackerman | Emily Haupstein | Taylor Stremick | Abbey Johnson |
| 2021–22 | Emily Haupstein | Skylar Ackerman | Taylor Stremick | Abbey Johnson |
| 2022–23 | Skylar Ackerman | Kya Kennedy | Taylor Stremick | Kaylin Skinner |
| 2023–24 | Skylar Ackerman | Ashley Thevenot | Taylor Stremick | Kaylin Skinner |
References
- ^ "Skylar Ackerman Profile". Curl SASK. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "2023 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Media Guide" (PDF). Curling Canada. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2018 Canadian U18 Girls Curling Championship". Curling Canada. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Marc Smith (April 16, 2018). "Great Run at Nationals for Team Ackerman". Discover Moose Jaw. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Randy Palmer (January 7, 2019). "Ackerman rink earns spot in junior nationals". Moose Jaw Today. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2019 New Holland Canadian Juniors – Women". Curling Canada. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Team SK hits the ice at Canada Winter Games in Red Deer". Curl SASK. February 24, 2019. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2019 Canada Winter Games – Team SK Female Curling". Gems Pro. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Randy Palmer (September 30, 2019). "New season ahead for former Ackerman rink teammates". Moose Jaw Today. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Thevenot and Kleiter win junior provincial curling championships". Saskatoon StarPhoenix. January 17, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Corey Atkinson (September 28, 2020). "Ackerman Rink Gains Experience At First Curling Event of Season". Discover Moose Jaw. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2020 SWCT South Moose Jaw". CurlingZone. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Junior Women's Provincials". Curl SASK. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Skylar Ackerman Past Teams". CurlingZone. Retrieved February 17, 2023.